Fuze for setting off jacketed explosive charges
US4658726A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C19/09
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuze for setting off jacketed explosive charges, particularly underwater charges, comprises a breaking wall aimed at the explosive charge, and an initiating charge aimed at the breaking wall. Between the initiating charge and the breaking wall, an intermediate space is provided which can be filled with water. With the intermediate space filled with water, upon detonating the initiating charge, a shockwave is produced in the water in the intermediate space by which the breaking wall is fragmented to form a piercing spike setting off the explosive charge.
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